A majority of home buyers (as many as 82%), believe that the wide trust deficit between the builders and the buyers, can be bridged to a considerable extent, if the developers genuinely come forward … READ FULL STORY
For the real estate sector, 2016 will be remembered as the year of dramatic policy changes. These changes have the potential to usher in a more organised, cleaner and more transparent real estate market … READ FULL STORY
When Housing News analysed the impact of demonetisation over the property prices, some of the critics disagreed and even took it as an endorsement of black money in real estate. Nevertheless, the theory that … READ FULL STORY
Rakesh Yadav bought his first property at Neharpar, Faridabad, at a rate of Rs 2,000 per sq ft in 2009. However, Yaday, who is a foreman, has avoided moving in to his house, as … READ FULL STORY
With the government finalising the tax structure for the goods and services tax (GST), home buyers now seem concerned that the GST may increase the price of under-construction flats, which are expected to come … READ FULL STORY
It started off as an affordable housing destination; was then plagued by litigations pertaining to land acquisition; witnessed price escalation and higher FSI and density norms, and finally saw the emergence of premium housing, … READ FULL STORY
The Indian real estate sector, it seems, is yet to wake up to the benefits offered by technology, towards reducing operational and construction costs, maintaining timelines and tackling the labour crisis in the market. … READ FULL STORY
When Anmol Prabhakar wanted to buy some furniture online for his new home, he realised that he would be unable to get the delivery of his purchase, as his home in Noida Extension did … READ FULL STORY
Prima facie, there is nothing identical between Noida of Delhi-NCR and Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) of Mumbai. However, a closer look suggests the two given markets have the same DNA, with a different tale to … READ FULL STORY
Pramod Varshney shifted to a rented 2-BHK flat in Noida’s Sector 137, a couple of years back, at a rental of Rs 13,500 per month. The lease agreement specified a 10% hike in rentals, … READ FULL STORY
While developers, investors and speculators, are the main beneficiaries of artificial appreciation in property prices, its adverse effects are felt by prospective home buyers and those who want to exit from the given project. … READ FULL STORY
Appreciation in property prices may not always mean good news for home buyers in India. Often, property owners who try to sell their houses are in for a rude shock, when they find that … READ FULL STORY
At a time when developers across the country are citing labour shortage and the absence of migrant workforce, to justify delays in meeting project timelines, there seems to be no such issue in Noida’s … READ FULL STORY
